On This Day
Thursday, August 29, 1996
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 74 | 59 | .556 | -- |
Orioles | 70 | 63 | .526 | 4.0 |
Red Sox | 69 | 65 | .515 | 5.5 |
Blue Jays | 63 | 71 | .470 | 11.5 |
Tigers | 48 | 86 | .358 | 26.5 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 80 | 53 | .602 | -- |
White Sox | 71 | 64 | .526 | 10.0 |
Twins | 67 | 67 | .500 | 13.5 |
Brewers | 64 | 71 | .474 | 17.0 |
Royals | 61 | 74 | .452 | 20.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 75 | 58 | .564 | -- |
Mariners | 70 | 63 | .526 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 64 | 72 | .471 | 12.5 |
Angels | 62 | 72 | .463 | 13.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 83 | 49 | .629 | -- |
Expos | 71 | 61 | .538 | 12.0 |
Marlins | 64 | 70 | .478 | 20.0 |
Mets | 59 | 75 | .440 | 25.0 |
Phillies | 54 | 80 | .403 | 30.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 72 | 63 | .533 | -- |
Cardinals | 69 | 65 | .515 | 2.5 |
Reds | 66 | 67 | .496 | 5.0 |
Cubs | 65 | 66 | .496 | 5.0 |
Pirates | 56 | 77 | .421 | 15.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Padres | 75 | 60 | .556 | -- |
Dodgers | 72 | 61 | .541 | 2.0 |
Rockies | 70 | 65 | .519 | 5.0 |
Giants | 57 | 74 | .435 | 16.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | 5 |
2 | Craig Paquette | 4 |
3 | Garret Anderson | 3 |
3 | Bret Boone | 3 |
3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Brady Anderson | 2 |
1 | Bobby Bonilla | 2 |
3 | Garret Anderson | 1 |
3 | Alex Arias | 1 |
3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Garret Anderson | 7 |
1 | Joe Oliver | 7 |
3 | Eric Davis | 4 |
3 | Mark Whiten | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Quinton McCracken | 2 |
2 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
2 | Luis Castillo | 1 |
2 | Gary Disarcina | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.71 |
2 | Kevin Appier | 1.30 |
3 | Joey Hamilton | 1.14 |
4 | Shane Reynolds | 1.00 |
5 | Ramon Martinez | 0.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Burba | 1 |
1 | Norm Charlton | 1 |
1 | Joey Eischen | 1 |
1 | Joey Hamilton | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Appier | 13 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 12 |
3 | Joey Hamilton | 8 |
4 | Ramon Martinez | 7 |
4 | Shane Reynolds | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | Jose Lima | 1 |
1 | Robb Nen | 1 |
1 | Turk Wendell | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .373 |
2 | Dave Nilsson | .350 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .349 |
4 | Roberto Alomar | .346 |
5 | Mark Grace | .344 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 44 |
2 | Albert Belle | 43 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 40 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 40 |
3 | 2 others tied | 40 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 129 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 127 |
3 | Jay Buhner | 121 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 119 |
4 | Rafael Palmeiro | 119 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 61 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 59 |
3 | Eric Young | 49 |
4 | Lance Johnson | 48 |
5 | Otis Nixon | 46 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 1.96 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.60 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 2.81 |
4 | Steve Trachsel | 2.89 |
5 | John Smoltz | 2.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 20 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 18 |
3 | Pat Hentgen | 17 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 17 |
5 | Shane Reynolds | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 228 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 203 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 195 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 185 |
5 | Pedro Martinez | 183 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 38 |
2 | Jeff Brantley | 36 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 36 |
4 | Roberto Hernandez | 34 |
5 | 3 tied | 33 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Eisenreich | .475 |
1 | Shawn Green | .475 |
1 | Jim Thome | .475 |
4 | Alex Rodriguez | .459 |
5 | Ken Caminiti | .435 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 8 |
2 | Dante Bichette | 7 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 7 |
2 | Jim Thome | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 25 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 20 |
3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 19 |
4 | Albert Belle | 17 |
4 | 3 others tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Eric Young | 8 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 7 |
3 | Kimera Bartee | 6 |
3 | Lance Johnson | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 0.35 |
2 | Joey Hamilton | 0.82 |
3 | Tim Van Egmond | 1.06 |
4 | Greg Maddux | 1.29 |
5 | Jose Rosado | 1.53 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
1 | Joey Hamilton | 3 |
1 | Pat Hentgen | 3 |
1 | Jamie Moyer | 3 |
1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 35 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 27 |
3 | Joey Hamilton | 26 |
4 | Kevin Appier | 24 |
5 | Mike Mussina | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Beck | 6 |
1 | Mike Fetters | 6 |
1 | Robb Nen | 6 |
1 | Todd Worrell | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Eisenreich | .429 |
1 | Bill Mueller | .429 |
3 | Alex Rodriguez | .426 |
4 | Jim Thome | .418 |
5 | Jason Kendall | .405 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 14 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 12 |
3 | Alex Rodriguez | 11 |
4 | Jay Buhner | 10 |
4 | 4 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 37 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 33 |
3 | Bobby Bonilla | 32 |
3 | Gary Sheffield | 32 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Otis Nixon | 17 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 16 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 13 |
3 | Kenny Lofton | 13 |
5 | Ray Durham | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Maddux | 1.56 |
2 | Jeff Shaw | 1.75 |
3 | Joey Hamilton | 1.76 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 1.76 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 1.85 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Mussina | 6 |
2 | Andy Benes | 5 |
2 | Pat Hentgen | 5 |
2 | Jaime Navarro | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 50 |
2 | John Smoltz | 45 |
3 | Tom Gordon | 41 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 41 |
5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 10 |
1 | Heathcliff Slocumb | 10 |
1 | Todd Worrell | 10 |
4 | Rod Beck | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .371 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .365 |
3 | Eric Young | .350 |
4 | Jim Eisenreich | .346 |
5 | Mark Grace | .345 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 62 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 57 |
3 | Jay Buhner | 52 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 47 |
4 | 3 others tied | 47 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 165 |
2 | Jay Buhner | 157 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 151 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 147 |
5 | Juan Gonzalez | 145 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 84 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 72 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 64 |
4 | Delino DeShields | 57 |
4 | Eric Young | 57 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 2.05 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.30 |
3 | Andy Ashby | 2.79 |
4 | John Smoltz | 2.94 |
5 | Donovan Osborne | 2.96 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pettitte | 24 |
2 | John Smoltz | 22 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 21 |
4 | Andy Benes | 18 |
4 | 6 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 271 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 243 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 237 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 219 |
5 | Chuck Finley | 212 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 46 |
2 | Roberto Hernandez | 43 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 43 |
4 | Jeff Brantley | 39 |
4 | 2 others tied | 39 |